4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a flight costs an average of $313.
Distance: 239 miles (385 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $313 Average price | $194 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Zurich:
A bus is $73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Zurich costing on average $118.
A bus is $268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Zurich costing on average $313.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
The journey is about 2m faster (5h 48m by train vs 5h 50m by car) and roughly $76 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($118 vs $194). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Zurich
How to get from Bologna to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM9h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:20 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$721One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM9h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:20 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$721One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX16737:30 PM1h15Bologna Airport8:45 PMZurich Airport$4901One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale TTPER 2452+EuroCity 125:00 AM6h27Bologna Centrale11:27 AMZurich HB$1411One-way2 transfers- Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+EuroCity 145:53 AM6h34Bologna Centrale12:27 PMZurich HB$1411One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+EuroCity 1507:50 AM6h37Bologna Centrale2:27 PMZurich HB$1411One-way1 transfer
VY6525 · VY62628:45 AM10h35Bologna Airport7:20 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1951One-way1 transfer- VY6525 · VY62488:45 AM12h10Bologna Airport8:55 PMZurich Airport$2911One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+LX1623+
Regionale TRENORD 295411:50 AM8h30Bologna Centrale8:20 PMZurich Airport$3461One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 08
Sep 09
Sep 10
Sep 11
Sep 12
Sep 13
Sep 14
Sep 15
Sep 16
Sep 17
Sep 18
Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
Sep 27
Sep 28
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Zurich
Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Zurich.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Zurich:
A bus is $73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Zurich costing on average $118.
A bus is $268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Zurich costing on average $313.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, DSB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Vueling, Air Baltic to go to Zurich by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, DSB, Trenitalia EuroCity.
- 3 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic.
Travelling from Bologna to Zurich: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
